Tuesday, August 5th, 6:00 p.m.

Charity Quarter Auction to benefit CCHSC

We must teach our children to

dream with their eyes open.

Harry Edwards

Door Prizes – 50/50 Raffle – Food & Beverage for purchase Although this is a wholesome event, the State of Florida considers it ADULT ONLY (18+). Thank you for your cheerful cooperation.

Bring $2 per paddle & a roll or two of quarters… Bid for incredible prizes ~ Jeweled Sandals, Handbags, Health & Wellness, Candles, Beauty, Skin Care, Home Fragrances, Cooking, Personalized Gifts & more!

Where? At The Olde World Restaurant, North Port

Please join us for a night of fun. Visit us on Facebook...Quarter Auction for Healthy Start Coalition Charlotte County.

July 2014 –Sep 2014

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Inside this issue:

Hydramnios 2

July — Sep. Calendar 3

Watermelon/Tomato Salad 4

Thank you Nancy 5

Resources to Remember 6

Audited financial statements are prepared by the accounting

firm of Dees & Dees, Port Char-lotte, Flori-da. A file copy of these reports may be viewed in

the CCHSC offices during regular business hours by any member or their agent upon written request.

What is hydramnios? Hydramnios, amniotic fluid disorder, or polyhydramnios occurs when too much amniotic fluid builds up during pregnancy. What causes hydramnios? The fluid surrounding the fetus inside the uterus is called “amniotic fluid”. It comes from the baby’s kidneys, and it goes into the uterus from the baby’s urine. This fluid gets absorbed by the baby when it swallows and through breathing motions. Up until the 36th week of pregnancy, the amount of this fluid increases. After that, it slowly decreases. If the fetus doesn’t swallow enough or makes too much urine this fluid will build up causing hydramnios. What are the Risks of Hydramnios? Mild hydramnios is more common than severe hydramnios and may not cause any problems. Extra fluid that appears during the second trimester often returns to normal on its own. Severe hydramnios may mean there’s a problem with the fetus. Consult your health care provider. They will look for these problems with your fetus: Birth defects of the brain and spinal column Blockages in the digestive system A genetic problem (an inherited problem with the fetus’s chromosomes) How Will I Know if I have Hydramnios? There are no symptoms for mild hydramnios, but tell your health care provider if you have: A hard time breathing Belly pain Swelling or bloating of your belly Your health care provider will measure your “fundal height” during your prenatal check-ups to check for hydramnios. Fundal height is the distance from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus. Your health care provider will also check your baby’s growth by feeling your uterus through your belly. Hydramnios cannot be prevented. If you have symptoms, tell your health care provider so you can be checked and treated, if needed.

Source: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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hydramnios

Healthy Start services are provided through the generous support of the Florida Department of Health and the Charlotte County United Way.

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

July Strep Awareness Month

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

4– Independence Day 9—CCHSC Board Meeting CANCELLED

August National Immunization Awareness Month Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

5– Quarter Auction, 6:00 p.m., Olde World Restaurant, 14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port 13-CCHSC General Membership Mtg, ELCFH, 2886 Tamiami Trail,l Suite 3, Port Charlotte, ,

8:30 a.m., Guest Speaker, Topic: “Partners for a Healthy Baby” Curriculum Overview—Gina Wynn, Charlotte Behavioral Health Care

September Infant Mortality Awareness Month Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

1-Labor Day 7—Grandparent’s Day 10—CCHSC Board Meeting, Coalition Office, 8:30 a.m. 10-Rotary Charity Challenge, Laishley Crab House, Punta Gorda, 6:00 p.m. 12—Fall Begins

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

30 minutes or less

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each

2 TBSP white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil

4 cups watermelon, diced with the seeds removed 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Arrange 3 tomato slices on each side of four salad plates. Combine vinegar, oil, and basil in a bowl, and mix well. Add watermelon, and gently toss to coat evenly. Spoon watermelon over the tomatoes. Top with salt and pepper, and serve. �

Source:��fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Chair, Dorothy Tagtow, Peace River Regional Medical Center

Ruth Adams, Retired, A.R.N.P.

Nicole Hansen, H.O.P.E. Teen Parent Program

Chris Mashintonio, Community Representative

Sharon Mays, WIC Charlotte Co. Health Dept.

Ansley Mora, Gulfcoast South AHEC

Michael Overway, Charlotte County Homeless Coalition

Anne Sawney, Pregnancy Careline Center

Helena Sloan, Early Learning Coalition of FL Heartland

Jacquie Stevens, Community Representative

Connie Thrasher, Sunrise Kiwanis Club

Paula Wilman, Punta Gorda Housing Authority

Judith Wilson, Zonta Club of Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

STAFF

Margaret Cooper, Executive Director/QA Manager

Kathy Schoeck, Administrative Assistant

Pamela Bicking, Maternity Care Advisor

Nancy Kraus, Finance Manager

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Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. is

a 501 (c) (3) Not For Profit Organization regis-tered with the State of Florida to solicit contri-

butions. Contributions are tax deductible to

the extent allowed by law.

Dates to Remember:

August 5, 2014 6:00 PM—Charity Quarter Auction

Olde World Restaurant, NP

August 13, 2014 8:30 AM - General Membership Meeting

CBHC Office PG

September 10, 2014 8:30 AM - Board Meeting

Coalition Office, PC

Board of Directors

Providers and Coalition members recently met for breakfast and to say “thank you” to Nancy Kraus and recognize her for her years of service to the Healthy Start Coalition. Wishing to spend more time with family, Nancy stepped into the part-time Finance Manager position July 1st. Margaret “Magi” Cooper, the Coalition’s former QA/QI Manager, moved into the Executive Di-rector slot at the same time. Pictured above are Nancy and Magi. For more information regarding the Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, please call 941-764-9700.

“thank you” NANCY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Early Steps (Early Intervention)

Program………………………………...866-510-5594

Family Health Line …………………....800-451-2229

Family Resource Center …………...……..764-7070

FDLRS / Child Find.…...….….………….…..255-0808

Healthy Families of Charlotte County.....629-6477

Parent Help Line ……………………...800-352-5683

Pregnancy Careline Center..…..………..625-5576

The Help Line of Charlotte County..… …833-6555

WIC …….……………………………………..624-7210

Charlotte County Services ..……………..2-1-1

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL

Charlotte County Early Childhood Programs

Pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start....575-5470

Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland

Charlotte County …………………..….255-1650

DeSoto County …………………. 863-494-5233

HEALTHY START SERVICES

Administrative Office/Coalition ………….764-9700

Breastfeeding Education (WIC)….……….624-7210

Care Coordination…….....…………………347-6460

Childbirth Education ……………….…...….624-3176

MOMCare ……………………………….…...764-9900

Parenting Education …………………….....347-6460

Pregnancy Tests

Charlotte County Health Dept.. ……..624-7200

Psychosocial Counseling ……….………...347-6460

Smoking Cessation ………………...…..…..347-6460

Florida Quitline……….……..…..1-877-822-6669

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & HELP LINES

Breastfeeding Help Line…………..…800-LALECHE

Counseling & Rape Emergency …….…..627-6000

Charlotte County Health Department

Port Charlotte.....……………...…624-7200

Children & Families First ..…….……..…....255-7480

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care..……..639-8300

DCF Economic Services…….………….….613-2000

RESOURCES TO REMEMBER

Every child deserves a Healthy Start!

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